Vic Vinson - producer/writer/editor
Neat-O Video Production & Post / office 818.957.8493 / cell 818.425.3853 / vito@neatovideo.com
OBJECTIVE
I produce promotional, motivational and training videos. My background began in the corporate world and I’ve been consulting since the mid-90’s. My skills include producing, editing, writing and photography, and my goal is to deliver excellent products and excellent service. I have a fun-loving attitude and enthusiasm for creative communications.
BACKGROUND
My background includes teaching production techniques, managing corporate AV departments, and developing training materials in every medium.
2000-Present
I produce and edit training and promotional programs, teasers, independent shorts, music and vanity videos. I also shoot stills and video, design posters, video graphics and promotional materials. I work with a variety of digital graphic design programs, video editing systems, 2D and 3D applications and web design tools. I strive to make my productions fun and memorable and to always deliver more than expected.
1998-2000
Producer/writer/editor/videographer/photographer: Kitchen Sync Productions, Burbank.
KSP specialized in digital video, still image/graphics production and consulting for training and special events for the food service industry.
~ Supervised independent crews
for production.
~ Develop, shoot and edit the corporate video magazine.
~ Established yearly Incentive Trip promotional package
~ Wrote, produced, shot and edited customer service training videos.
~ Generated outside editing and production opportunities.
1989-1998
Producer/writer/editor/videographer/photographer: Valley Industrial Communications, Pasadena, CA
I provided corporate clients full-service A/V production. Manufacturing, Quality Control, Sales and Physician Training programs, national sales meetings, conventions, employee motivation and product demonstration. And an occasional surfing video.
In addition to free-lance projects, I was under contract to Pharmacia Ophthalmics for six years, where I:
~ Produced and organized AV materials
for training sessions, sales meetings and conventions.
~ Dealt directly with top management, sales force, and distinguished surgeons
from around the world.
~ Created and maintained their corporate video news magazine promoting Total
Quality Management.
~ Trained and managed in-house teams in writing, story-boarding and production
techniques.
1987-1989
AV Manager: Pharmacia Ophthalmics, Monrovia, CA
1981-1987
AV Manager: CooperVision IOL, Bellevue, WA
~ Created and managed both of these
audiovisual departments.
~ Display photography for conventions, manufacturing workmanship manuals and
training materials.
~ Produced keynote video programs for national sales meetings, working closely
with executives and ad agencies.
~ Managed multiple projects from all departments.
SKILLS
Producing training, motivational
and promotional videos
Directing, especially non-professional talent
Interviewing
Shooting (BetaSP, various digital formats)
Traditional and non-linear video editing, off-line/on-line, satellite/cable/industrial
Graphic design/paintbox/ADO
Still photography, most formats
Digital photo retouching
Voice over
EDUCATION
1977 - 1981 BA in Communications
Production, minor Foreign Languages and Literature (French). Washington State
University
Teacher's Assistant in basic and advanced production classes.
Produced original programming (KZUU-FM, KUOI-FM).
Classical music DJ (KWSU-FM).
1975 - 1977 AA in Photography/Editorial
Journalism, Olympic College, Bremerton, WA
Photographer and feature writer.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
1985 - 2001 International Television
Association.
1991 Winner ITVA Golden Angel
1985 - 1987 Professional Photographers of Washington
References available.
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SELECT LIST OF PROJECTS
Producer/Director/Editor/Graphics Design: Welcome to Wetzel's Pretzels II. Updated version of the 2003 half hour primer for franchisees and their employees. Produced in English and Spanish. (Wetzel's Pretzels, 2006)
Redesign: Poster and promotional materials for The Gun. Acclaimed Russian director Vladimir Alenikov's first US feature film premieres in Moscow, so all promotional materials are updated with Russian text. (Front Line Films, 2006)
Producer/Editor: Benjamin Moore: On Center. Twenty minute program promoting the recent work of renowned studio glass artist Benjamin Moore. Distributed to 250 museums around the world. (Neat-O Productions, 2005)
Writer: CollegeHillStudios.com. Various on-line fire and earthquake safety training and educational programs. (College Hill Studios, 2005)
Off-Line/On-Line Editor: Water Wars. Half hour pilot pits salt water fishermen against their fresh water counterparts. (Andeamo Productions, 2005)
Performance Graphics: Razzle Dazzle. Intro and intermission graphics for Carol Channing’s one-woman show. (Celebrity Access, 2004)
On-line Editor: Hollywood Alive! Half hour sit-com pilot, shot and edited in HDV. (Hollywood Alive Productions, 2004)
Editor: Via Media. Eight half hour shows highlighting religious subjects ranging from "Sin" to "God." Each episode features Oprah-like profiles and lively roundtable discussions with many notables from the American Anglican Church. (EveryVoice Network, 2004)
Press Kit design: Cruise Control. I designed the press kit graphics and layout to promote a luxury liner reality show. (Argus Entertainment, 2004)
Producer/Director/Editor/Graphics Design: Welcome to Wetzel's Pretzels. Half hour primer for franchisees and their employees, covering everything from corporate history to making "Wow" Pretzels. Produced in English and Spanish. (Wetzel's Pretzels, 2003)
Photography/Web design/Press kit design/Poster design and promotional materials: The Gun. Acclaimed Russian director Vladimir Alenikov's first US feature film. (Front Line Films, 2003)
Poster design: Hello. One year after his son was abducted, every phone call is still a potential lead. (Fire Horse Films, 2003)
Videographer/Editor/Poster design: An Evening to Remember. A celebrity birthday tribute including produced video segments commemorating Carol Channing, Esther Williams, and over 20 other stars and film legends. (Celebrity Access, 2003)
Press kit design/Promotional video production/Poster design: The Million Dollar Mermaid. I designed all press kit graphics and layout, and produced and cut the included teaser video to promote the script of Esther Williams' autobiography. (Argus Entertainment, 2003)
Editor Off-line/On-line/Poster design: Succubus. Mad scientist/world domination/sexy teens. The usual kooky, nutty, naughty stuff. (The Hungry Writer Company, 2003)
Producer/Editor, Off-line/On-line: Fresh Ideas Entertainment - Promotional Programs. My client represents a host of entertainers from across the country. I design and edit 3-5 minute promotional video packages. On-going project. (Fresh Ideas Entertainment, 1999 - present)
Producer/Cameraman/Editor: Lois Moments. A 12 month document of the presentations of motivational speaker Lois Frankel, Ph.D. The final product is a series of commercial videos and a series of 10-15 minute versions. (Corporate Coaching International, 2003)
Director/Editor: Motion Picture Television Fund Software Training Program. A tutorial on patient record tracking and physician document control. (MJ Lallo Productions, 2002)
Writer/editor: Oklahoma State Fair Band. Promotional video for specialized music instruction. Oklahoma State Fair/Fresh Ideas Ent., 2002)
Editor, Off-line/On-line: Wisdom of Dreams. Host: Martin Luther King III. Profiles of inspirational people. (Wisdom Network, 2001-2)
Writer/editor: DisneyWorld Saxophone All Stars Quintet. Recruiting video for the Disney Performers’ Workshop. (DisneyWorld / Fresh Ideas Ent., 2001)
Editor, Off-line/On-line: Surprise
Gardener. I delivered both shows in 4 channel with audio sweetening, and developed
segments using Photoshop, FilmFX, color correction and ADO. (HGTV, 2001)
Editor, Off-line/On-line: WhackJob. Independent feature. Irritating people
drive each other to murder. (Piece of Work Productions, 2000)
Editor: The Other One. Trailer. A total loser looks for a reason to live. (The Other One Productions, 1999)
Writer/editor: Young Presidents Organization Travelogues. Promotional videos highlight YPO courses and events at the University of Abu Dhabi, Russia, and India. Featured guests include John Sculley, Dr. Ruth Westheimer and other dignitaries. (CampArt Productions, 2000 - 2003)
Writer/editor: Interviews of a Lifetime. Promotional teaser promises wacky, impromptu celebrity interviews with Dustin Hoffman, Anna Nicole Smith, John Travolta, and Russell Crowe. (Elusive Entertainment, 2001)
Producer/Writer/editor: Who Said it had to be a Lamp? Promotional program for Personal Genie, Carmel, CA. Their technology was great and this video tells their story. (Personal Genie, 2000)
Editor: LAIFF Film Festival Fund Raiser. Highlights of festival events, nominees and interviews with key attendees. (IFP/West, 2000)
Editor, On-line: Cops on the Edge. An independent short, COTE is a twisted satire of today’s gritty primetime police dramas. (City Morgue Prods., Javier Grillo-Marxuach, 2000)
Writer/editor: The Making of the
Citra Spots. Behind-the-scenes look at a special effects ad campaign for a
new soft drink. (The Coca Cola Co., 2000)